The Cattaraugus Territory administrative team operates the Seneca Nation Department of Education, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, and during many of the evening and weekend programs that are available. The administrative staff is crucial to the fulfillment of the many facets and responsibilities of the SNI Department of Education. The Director, Assistant Director, Budgets and Grants Officer, Education Outreach Planner and Secretary provide guidance and direction, supervision, budget information/grant monitoring and administrative/ clerical support to the department's various components. The Education Outreach Planner plans events and activities to enhance the quality of services provided.

The Department of Education planning involves coordination with other Seneca Nation departments, federal granting agencies, schools, colleges, and other partnering entities. The department uses an ongoing cycle of assessment in determining the effectiveness of programs. Information is obtained from community assessments, surveys and Community Concern forms. Additionally, this information provides input to the department (the Culture, Education and Recreation Committee). Academic data is collected annually and analyzed, allowing the department to respond to the ever changing identified needs of the community in a focused manner.